Have you had the experience of cooking a delicious meal, only to have the cooking odors linger long after the food has been enjoyed? That means you need an upgrade on the exhaust fan. Don’t

Bathroom remodels require a lot of attention to detail. There are so many choices to make; tubs (yeah or nay, and style), sinks, tile, and much more. But it’s small things that can make or

Things to consider when it is “that time” for those cabinets to gracefully go. Number one is, do you like the layout, but want more storage options, such as pull out shelves in the lower

So what do you need to know? Kitchen lighting fixtures can not only dress up the decor but also make cooking and entertaining much easier. Many kitchens come with only general, or ambient lighting. Kitchens

Bathrooms do not age gracefully. It’s all that moisture! And for some reason the tile colors and styles we loved 10 years ago are just, well, annoying to us now. Since bathrooms have a lot

If your cabinets are older, they may have developed annoying quirks, along with that color you no longer love, and the finishes will have seen better days. Completely replacing the cabinets is pricey, and you

This time of year we all like to sit outside and enjoy the sunshine. If we can do this while munching on some barbecue . . . well, what could be better? Decks can be

The traditional tub/ shower combination is as old as the indoor bathroom (well, almost!). Certainly none of us remembers a time before every home had one. But that is changing; more homeowners are having the

Many of us have suffered through recuperating from a broken leg or seriously sprained leg or ankle. How was that for getting a shower? Not very easy or even safe, I bet. There are lots

It is spring, moving on towards summer here in Whatcom County, so the days are nice and long, with plenty of sunshine. However, we know that as Pacific Northwesterners, we have to be prepared for

Is proper light fixtures what you think of when planning a remodel for your bathroom? You should! The bathroom is the first place people go after waking up in the morning, and it can set

Kitchens are a hard-working space in the home! The countertops take a beating from spills, dropped pans, and the occasional nick of a misplaced knife. Not to mention water and grease – not that anyone

Are you the sort of person who hates clutter, and loves a pristine space? Designing your bathroom to hide everyday items will go a long way towards keeping the space clear. A wall mounted vanity

With the baby boom generation aging, Universal Design is becoming very popular, and not just for the boomers. Everyone enjoys an easily accessible shower, and the peace of mind that if anyone in the family

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   DYLON MCCLARY RECEIVES BIAW CERTIFIED BUILDER DESIGNATION   Bellingham, Wash., April 29, 2019 – DyLon McClary, President and Owner of Rose Construction, Inc., has received the Building Industry Association of Washington’s

Do you have a “thing” about clutter? You don’t have to be OCD to appreciate a pristine countertop. Whether your kitchen is large or small, that countertop clutter can sneak up on you. Small appliances

With longer days and warmer weather, many of us long to spend more time outdoors, and that includes grilling some veggies and/ or burgers on an outdoor grill and relaxing on the deck. For outdoor

You have probably heard the term “functional” thrown around a lot if you are researching ideas for your kitchen remodel. What it really means is just this; are the elements that make up the kitchen

We all love our homes, but deep down inside, we know that someday it will be sold. So when planning the next remodel, think about what appeals to your friends and visitors; you don’t want

It’s no fun to scrub bits of food off the painted wall behind the kitchen faucet. Sometimes when you work a bit too enthusiastically on that, the paint even comes off in bits! Then what

Maybe it’s all that sunshine coming through the windows, pointing out any flaws in the walls, floor or counters. It tells us it’s time to paint, refinish and maybe . . . just maybe, have

In every station of the bathroom there is a conscious effort to improve access, ease of use and healthy living. The toilet has been upgraded to a much more functional and pleasant fixture. Comfort features

Everyone likes a shower that is easy to get into, use and exit; you don’t have to have mobility issues to appreciate their ease of use. The popular low-threshold showers of today have a spa-like

We are all individuals, and so it is no surprise that each homeowner has a desire for a home interior style that will be different from the previous owner, or the builder’s style. So it’s

If you are fixating on spring and summer, to get through all this snow and ice, be assured, summer will come! The days are getting longer; it’s nice to still have light outside at 5:30.